Andrew Budzinski (born May 1975) is an Australian billionaire businessman who is the founder of IC Markets, a forex and CFD brokerage firm based in Sydney.[1][2] He was ranked as the 65th wealthiest Australian in 2024 with a net worth of A$2.71 billion.[3][4]

Early life and education

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Andrew Budzinski was born in May 1975 in Australia.[5][6] He attended the University of Western Australia, where he graduated with a degree in finance and marketing.[7]

Career

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Budzinski began his career as a stockbroker.[6] Later, he worked as a compliance officer for CMC Markets.[8]

In 2007, Budzinski founded IC Markets.[6] The company has been the subject of multiple class actions.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "Crypto billionaire's Dalkeith mansion breaks price record". The West Australian. 2023-03-08. Archived from the original on 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  2. ^ "Meet the WA-linked crypto billionaire you've never heard of". The West Australian. 2023-03-10. Archived from the original on 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  3. ^ Stensholt, John; Rowbotham, Jill (15 March 2024). "Richest 250: full list of Australia's wealthiest people of 2024". The Australian. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Topic | Rich List". Australian Financial Review. September 26, 2024.
  5. ^ "Andrew Budzinski".
  6. ^ a b c Stensholt, John (7 January 2022). "Meet IC Markets founder Andrew Budzinski, the crypto and Forex trader who got paid $900m". The Australian. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  7. ^ Campbell, Bonnie (March 8, 2023). "Luxury Dalkeith mansion sells for $8.26m, filmmaker lists in Bronte". Australian Financial Review.
  8. ^ "Financier probes AMP share trade". The Age. May 8, 2004.
  9. ^ Matthews, Sam (February 9, 2024). "Third law firm 'waiting in the wings' to file class action against IC Markets". Lawyerly.
  10. ^ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-26/icmarkets-andrew-budzinski-class-action-alleges-misled-investors/103388158